Knee popping is often harmless and may occur when a person exercises. However, when it occurs alongside pain, it may be a sign of an underlying problem, such as arthritis or a knee injury. With a knee ...

A question I am asked a lot is, “I hear clicking and popping in my knee. Is this something that I should be concerned about?” Joint noise in the form of crackling, clicking or popping is very common.

Knee popping can be harmless and caused by air bubbles in the joint. Knee popping with pain could mean an injury like cartilage damage or a meniscus tear. Rest and treatments like ice and physical ...

Q. I am a 40-year-old active recreational athlete. I work out at the gym at least three days a week and play soccer on the weekends. About three months ago, I felt a pop in my left knee while playing.